Refresh Financial today announced it ranked 121st on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Refresh Financial grew 934 percent from 2014 – 2017.
Refresh Financial’s CEO Michael Wendland credits the company’s growth to its revolutionary, first-to-market product and tech-enabled high-touch client experience. “Being named as one of the fastest growing companies in North America is confirmation of our company’s focus and dedication, and the meaningful impact and appeal that our product and service platform has for a large and growing market”, said Wendland. “We are excited and honoured to be recognized for the second consecutive year, and we look forward to continuing to scale our brand by harnessing technology to create unique and exclusive experiences for the underserved financial services market.”
“Congratulations to the Deloitte 2018 Technology Fast 500 winners on this impressive achievement,” said Sandra Shirai, Vice Chairman, Deloitte LLP, and U.S. Technology, Media and Telecommunications leader. “These companies are innovators who have converted their disruptive ideas into products, services and experiences that can captivate new customers and drive remarkable growth.”
“Software, which accounts for nearly two of every three companies on the list, continues to produce some of the most exciting technologies of the 21st century, including innovations in artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and robotics,” said Mohana Dissanayake, Partner, Deloitte LLP, and Industry Leader for Technology, Media and Telecommunications, within Deloitte’s Audit and Assurance Practice. “This year’s ranking demonstrates what is likely a national phenomenon, where many companies from all parts of North America are transforming the way we do business by combining breakthrough research and development, entrepreneurship and rapid growth.”
Overall, 2018 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 143 percent to 77,260 percent from 2014 to 2017, with median growth of 412 percent.
About Deloitte’s 2018 Technology Fast 500™
Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2014 to 2017.
In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.
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Refresh Financial Inc.www.refreshfinancial.ca is a Canadian owned and operated fintech, based in British Columbia. Since inception, the company has helped more than 65,000 clients from coast-to-coast build and re-establish positive credit history. With over 800 referral partner locations and a complimentary online financial intelligence training program, Refresh F.I.T., Canadians can now access tools to help them achieve and sustain long term financial success.
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